DVD - TIM / Mel Gibson
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Date posted: 18-May-2013Tim is a young man with below average intelligence. Mary asks Tim to work around her yard and the two soon become friends. Some people, however, are suspicious of their friendship which seems to be continually strengthening, accusing Mary of taking advantage of Tim s innocence. Will changing circumstances in Tim s life change his relationship with Mary?
Made the same year as Mad Max (Special Edition) burst on the scene, Tim is based on a story by Colleen McCullough ( The Thornbirds) about a May-December relationship between a 40-something professional woman played by Piper Laurie ( Carrie) and her 23-year-old, mentally limited but physically mature yardboy Mel Gibson (in his first movie role). The plot is worthy of the Lifetime channel but Laurie and Gibson are great and the supporting cast which includes respected Australian actors Alwyn Kurts and Pat Evison transcends the simplistic and slightly pervey script.
This Australian film was made so quickly and cheaply, I don't believe they even did second takes. Happily, the 30th anniversary edition has been remastered so it is a clear and watchable print and re-edited to include a couple of deleted scenes.
Of course, young Gibson's gorgeous blue eyes, cute accent and his character's charming innocence are so very appealing that the script actually seems plausible. Mel's physical attributes are happily highlighted by his short shorts work outfit and by the blue Speedo style trunks he wears to the beach. Gibson looks quite angelic in the white dress suit he is wearing in one pivotal scene. His engaging performance here makes one sad to consider the buffoon into which he has evolved.
This Australian film was made so quickly and cheaply, I don't believe they even did second takes. Happily, the 30th anniversary edition has been remastered so it is a clear and watchable print and re-edited to include a couple of deleted scenes.
Of course, young Gibson's gorgeous blue eyes, cute accent and his character's charming innocence are so very appealing that the script actually seems plausible. Mel's physical attributes are happily highlighted by his short shorts work outfit and by the blue Speedo style trunks he wears to the beach. Gibson looks quite angelic in the white dress suit he is wearing in one pivotal scene. His engaging performance here makes one sad to consider the buffoon into which he has evolved.
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